How to make interchangeable magnetic jewelry with 1″ buttons

March 24, 2011

Handmade magnetic bottle cap necklace with assorted buttons

Mollie has been borderline obsessed with one particular item lately. It’s not a pretty gemstone bead or sparkly crystal pendant. It isn’t even new. No, Mollie is obsessed with plain old sticky dots. Almost daily, she’d ask me, “Oooh, have you tried the sticky dot?” and I’d just roll my eyes. But now I’m a convert too.

Sticky dots are just that – self-stick little glue pads. Easy to use, strong, zero mess, no fuss, no cure time, no smell. This is true instant gratification!

Round sticky dots fit perfectly under our magnets!

Two of Mollie’s recent designs use the sticky dot: the interchangeable magnet ring and the interchangeable magnet bottle cap pendant. Like many of you crafty people, Mollie has a button making machine. The little 1″ buttons are particularly adorable, and since they are made of steel, naturally they are magnetic. I don’t have a button machine myself, but I buy lots of buttons – and now I can wear them instead of leaving them on my bulletin board!

Here's the magnet

Here's the pendant - so cute!

Rings & Things’ wholesale price breaks makes it really affordable to make a whole bunch of these necklaces. For about $50 (before shipping and tax, if applicable) you can get everything (except the buttons) to make 70 necklaces – with supplies leftover! If you don’t already have one, add a pair of EuroPunch pliers to make holes in the caps.

Hi Mona – That’s a great idea! I would make a prototype and wear it around for a day or two before going into mass production, but I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how well these little sticky dots really stick! ~ Cindy

Hi Tracy – Etsy.com is a great source for handmade buttons in every possible style. I’ve purchased from Emily Adams, who recently started her own online store: emilyadamsonfire.com. I also buy artist’s pins at art shows when I can’t afford their full size prints!

Hi Traci,
I sell a full line of professional, yet affordable, button machines and the supplies to DIY your own! Depending on the size machine you purchase, you can buttons, magnets, pocket mirrors, bottle openers, and so much more… I personally fell so in love with making buttons, and buying different sized machines, that I eventually decided to go into business for my self to help support my family. Please feel free contact me if you have any questions, I’d be happy to help.
Jyl
Owner, JYL of ALL Tradesinfo@DIYbuttonSupply.com
P.S. Cindy, GREAT idea using the bottle caps!!

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